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Video previews: New Abrams, Whedon shows
Published Friday, May 16 2008, 11:47 BST | By Neil Wilkes | 22 comments
You may have noticed that there's been a fair bit of activity across the pond the last few days.
All this week the US TV networks have been unveiling their new programming lineups for the next year, confirming which shows have been renewed and which have been axed (a full colour-coded roundup of the results can be seen here).
The broadcasters have also been announcing details of the new shows that will be coming our way from the Autumn. This year, thanks to the strike, there are far fewer to choose from - but there are at least two which are already building the familiar amount of buzz and hype.
From Buffy maestro Joss Whedon comes Dollhouse. Click play below to watch the trailer:
Intrigued? Click here to read the Tube Talk preview of the new series, which airs in the US from January 2009.
The second big show this year is Fringe, from the mind of Lost and Alias legend J.J. Abrams. Below we have not one but two preview clips from the pilot episode, to be shown in the US in August:
How do Dollhouse and Fringe look to you? Are you excited or were the teaser clips a let-down? Click the link below to add your comments to this entry. If you have any questions for the column, please instead use the link at the top of the page.
Don't forget to scroll down to read previous entries you may have missed!
All this week the US TV networks have been unveiling their new programming lineups for the next year, confirming which shows have been renewed and which have been axed (a full colour-coded roundup of the results can be seen here).
The broadcasters have also been announcing details of the new shows that will be coming our way from the Autumn. This year, thanks to the strike, there are far fewer to choose from - but there are at least two which are already building the familiar amount of buzz and hype.
From Buffy maestro Joss Whedon comes Dollhouse. Click play below to watch the trailer:
Intrigued? Click here to read the Tube Talk preview of the new series, which airs in the US from January 2009.
The second big show this year is Fringe, from the mind of Lost and Alias legend J.J. Abrams. Below we have not one but two preview clips from the pilot episode, to be shown in the US in August:
How do Dollhouse and Fringe look to you? Are you excited or were the teaser clips a let-down? Click the link below to add your comments to this entry. If you have any questions for the column, please instead use the link at the top of the page.
Don't forget to scroll down to read previous entries you may have missed!
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Mark, UK, on July 23rd, 2008
Dollhouse = poor US re-make of Ghost in the Shell.
Dollhouse = poor US re-make of Ghost in the Shell.
James Hands, London, on June 26th, 2008
Fringe looks completely rubbish.. however Dollhouse looks exciting especially because its created by Joss Whedon who created my favourite TV series of all time "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and it also stars Eliza Dushku. Can't wait to see it. I just hope it airs quickly in the UK and not months after it airs in the US.
Fringe looks completely rubbish.. however Dollhouse looks exciting especially because its created by Joss Whedon who created my favourite TV series of all time "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and it also stars Eliza Dushku. Can't wait to see it. I just hope it airs quickly in the UK and not months after it airs in the US.
sharnakins, Aus, on May 26th, 2008
love joss whedon .. loved buffy .. love eliza .. its gonna b a hectic year on the tv nxt year and i CANT wait!
love joss whedon .. loved buffy .. love eliza .. its gonna b a hectic year on the tv nxt year and i CANT wait!
Ann, London, on May 19th, 2008
Dollhouse looks awesome, i'll definately be tuning in, great casting especially the delectable battlestar galactica guy! One question when do we get it over here....surely there's already a bidding war? Fringe on the other hand looks a bit bland but i'll probably still watch it, i do like Joshua Jackson!!!
Dollhouse looks awesome, i'll definately be tuning in, great casting especially the delectable battlestar galactica guy! One question when do we get it over here....surely there's already a bidding war? Fringe on the other hand looks a bit bland but i'll probably still watch it, i do like Joshua Jackson!!!
Stephen, Redditch, on May 18th, 2008
'Dollshouse' and 'Fringe' are the polar opposites of each other. Whilst 'Dollshouse' looks fresh and original, 'Fringle' looks tired and dated.
'Dollshouse' and 'Fringe' are the polar opposites of each other. Whilst 'Dollshouse' looks fresh and original, 'Fringle' looks tired and dated.
Jack, Bristol, on May 18th, 2008
Is it me, is it not there anymore to watch....?
Is it me, is it not there anymore to watch....?
Cal, on May 18th, 2008
dollhouse looks great. not sure why its on fox though they dont stick with these cult shows. you would have thought after drive last year, another show created by whedon, he would have learnt and gone elsewhere. oh well well see what happens. shame it starts in jan 09 as well.
dollhouse looks great. not sure why its on fox though they dont stick with these cult shows. you would have thought after drive last year, another show created by whedon, he would have learnt and gone elsewhere. oh well well see what happens. shame it starts in jan 09 as well.
Samantha, Edinburgh, on May 18th, 2008
I can't believe bionic woman has been axed!! Gutted!!! That was such a good show....and michelle ryan was really gd in it!!!
I can't believe bionic woman has been axed!! Gutted!!! That was such a good show....and michelle ryan was really gd in it!!!
Mona, London, on May 18th, 2008
Dollhouse looks absoulutely amazing from the trailer, and seems, even in 2 minutes, to have a different feel to the show than that of Buffy or Angel, which is interesting, to see how Joss has progressed as a writer and director. I can't wait now - I am so excited, I'm going to need my fix of Whedon soon!
Dollhouse looks absoulutely amazing from the trailer, and seems, even in 2 minutes, to have a different feel to the show than that of Buffy or Angel, which is interesting, to see how Joss has progressed as a writer and director. I can't wait now - I am so excited, I'm going to need my fix of Whedon soon!
Seadragon, Norfolk, on May 17th, 2008
On Dollshouse.... Joss is the man. I want to watch it now!
On Dollshouse.... Joss is the man. I want to watch it now!
Dean, Northern Ireland, on May 16th, 2008
Doll house looks like the one to beat!
Doll house looks like the one to beat!
Jen, Liverpool, on May 16th, 2008
I don't care anymore! I wont grow emotional and attached to doll house as it will no doubt get the can like Firefly and Moonlight which where both great shows!
I don't care anymore! I wont grow emotional and attached to doll house as it will no doubt get the can like Firefly and Moonlight which where both great shows!
Kate, L'pool, on May 16th, 2008
Dollhouse looks so cool! I still don't know how that rubbish one from neighbours got the gig. The Fringe clips where a bit dull but hopefully the series will be good.
Dollhouse looks so cool! I still don't know how that rubbish one from neighbours got the gig. The Fringe clips where a bit dull but hopefully the series will be good.
Doc, London, on May 16th, 2008
Dollhouse - looks great. But then have always liked Eliza Dushku's kick-ass babe thang. And the guy from Battlestar Galactica (Tahmoh something?) is pretty cool and charismatic too. Good casting Joss Whedon!
Dollhouse - looks great. But then have always liked Eliza Dushku's kick-ass babe thang. And the guy from Battlestar Galactica (Tahmoh something?) is pretty cool and charismatic too. Good casting Joss Whedon!
Sam, London, on May 16th, 2008
Liking the look of Dollhouse, I love JJ abrams and Alias so Im hoping that they have just put together a pants trailer for Fringe and the show is actually way better!
Liking the look of Dollhouse, I love JJ abrams and Alias so Im hoping that they have just put together a pants trailer for Fringe and the show is actually way better!
Gerri, Darwen, on May 16th, 2008
Dollhouse looks amazing - and to think I wasn't convinced by the concept when i first heard of it - Mind you I wasn't sold on Firefly on paper and look how great that turned out to be. Not sure on Fringe yet, but its got actors I like and hey... its JJ so I'll be watching. *fingers crossed* that Fox is going to be a little less trigger happy this Fall season.
Dollhouse looks amazing - and to think I wasn't convinced by the concept when i first heard of it - Mind you I wasn't sold on Firefly on paper and look how great that turned out to be. Not sure on Fringe yet, but its got actors I like and hey... its JJ so I'll be watching. *fingers crossed* that Fox is going to be a little less trigger happy this Fall season.
Jo, London, on May 16th, 2008
Dollhouse looks great. I've never been fanatical about Eliza but this could be the thing to change my mind.
Dollhouse looks great. I've never been fanatical about Eliza but this could be the thing to change my mind.
Scuttler, Edinburgh, on May 16th, 2008
I'm in for both shows, think they look really promising. But then it is Abrams and Whedon, gods of genre TV. *^)
I'm in for both shows, think they look really promising. But then it is Abrams and Whedon, gods of genre TV. *^)
Dave, Glasgow, on May 16th, 2008
Excited about Dollhouse. Nice to see Eliza Dushk being a little bit more kick ass. And very strange that Katya from neighbours is in it. Fringe looks a bit pants, but i will trust in JJ and tune in anyway.
Excited about Dollhouse. Nice to see Eliza Dushk being a little bit more kick ass. And very strange that Katya from neighbours is in it. Fringe looks a bit pants, but i will trust in JJ and tune in anyway.
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"Dollhouse" will absolutely without a doubt be excellent! Joss Whedon is a writing/creating GOD and I am so excited that he's got another show coming out. Buffy & Angel were stellar... genius writing, insightful casting, excellent acting, the whole package for both shows! The man knows his stuff, and he is as witty and engaging in person as he is in his writing. Now that he's cast Amy Acker ("Angel") to also costar in "Dollhouse," I'm hoping he considers perhaps casting James Marsters as well, even if just in a recurring guest role. Whedon knows how to pick the talent! As for "Fringe," the clips were pretty lame, but I'll tune in to check it out, anyway. *shrugs*